Goat Simulator
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Arcade, TPP, sandbox, humorous, indie games, animals, simulation elements, singleplayer
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Goat Simulator is a humorous simulator that serves as a commercial extension of the joke game made by Swedish Coffee Stain (known primarily from the Sanctum series). The game lets you control a crazy goat named Pilgor which destroys everything in the virtual world. The goal is to cause as much damage as possible with the use of a wide range of absurd accessories, like rockets, explosives, etc.
Goat Simulator for PC, iOS and etc. is a humorous game by the independent Coffee Stain studio from Sweden. The absurd project of a crazy goat simulator was conceived by accident. Originally, it was supposed to be simply a joke, but first videos uploaded on YouTube attracted lively interest. The developers had no other choice than to finish the game and publish it. Coffee Stain Studios is primarily known for their Sanctum series combining elements of tower defence games and FPSs.
Gameplay
In Goat Simulator you assume the role of an unruly goat named Pilgor which aim is to deal as much damage as possible. Gameplay combines loads of absurd elements and is purely humorous. The game features e.g. bugs, like unnaturally expanding neck of the goat or an ability of climbing a ladder – these bugs are left in the game on purpose, as “bugs are a feature.” Pilgor runs with her tongue sticking out, with which you can grab different objects (e.g. an axe) so as to inflict greater damage.
Technical aspects
Goat Simulator published on PC, iOS and etc. is powered by Unreal Engine 3, so visuals are realistic, which makes the game even more absurd.
Last updated on June 6, 2016
Last Update: December 30, 2019
Goat Simulator Guide
Goat Simulator Guide is a compendium of knowledge about this game. For beginners, there are starting tips and for the others - a list of all goat statues. Check appendix for controls and system requirements pages.
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Videos and Screens
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TrustedReviews: 3 / 5 by Keith Andrew
An intentionally broken game, Goat Simulator's hamstrung sandbox is designed to titillate and amuse, serving up bugs and faults like candy. All too soon, however, the laughs dry up, and what you're left with feels like yesterdays news, with all its tricks let out of the box and with very little left to take its place.
Guardian: 1 / 5 by Rich Stanton
The latest internet craze lets you experience life as a goat. It's the gaming equivalent of a novelty single
Game Informer: 5 / 10 by Tim Turi
Amusing for an hour or so, and likely even more enjoyable with a group of onlookers reacting to the onscreen nonsense
GAMERS Score
Average score from 2171 votes. 104 players anticipated the game.
Goat Simulator Summary
Game Series: Goat Simulator
Platforms:
PC / Windows April 1, 2014
PlayStation 4 August 11, 2015
Xbox One April 17, 2015
Android OS September 16, 2014
Apple iOS September 17, 2014
PlayStation 3 August 11, 2015
Xbox 360 April 17, 2015
Developer: Coffee Stain Studios
Publisher: Coffee Stain Studios
Goat Simulator System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core i5 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8800 GTS or better), 2 GB HDD, Windows XP(SP3)/Vista(SP2)/7/8
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Sony has announced titles that will be available to PlayStation Plus subscribers in January. PlayStation 4 owners will be able to download Uncharted: Nathan Drake's Collection as well as Goat Simulator.
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Michael Kulakowski
January 1, 2020